For reference, the Blazers have been given similar prospects to the Washington Wizards and Paul George-less Pacers (it should be noted, however, the Wizards' and Pacers' odds reflect an easier path through the Eastern Conference).

In the West, Portland are generally ranked above the Grizzlies (50-1) and below the Warriors (22-1).

Oddly enough, most sites prefer the Rockets (16-1) over Portland, even after the Blazers knocked Houston out of last year's playoffs. It's even more puzzling to consider that Houston's roster, what with the departures of Chandler Parsons and Omer Asik, has thinned considerably.

In regards to Portland, bookmakers seem to suggest that they don't like what they've seen this summer from the front office--that Mo Williams will be missed, and that Chris Kaman and Steve Blake aren't enough to fill the hole.

Baby Tiger

Nike Evolution

The early Nike ads were maybe not the most creative by today's creative standards, but the brilliance of the Nike Evolution ad was that it made a sneaker a piece of technology. It may be the first time that a sports product was sold with the idea that an athlete could gain an advantage through apparel or footwear.

Mars

Tiger

Before Tiger there was no Nike Golf. This ad was the foundation to the development of the product line. Tiger was a different golfer: He was the first athlete in the game, strong and brilliant. No golfer ever looked so cool.

Air

Bo

Bo knows. Bo Jackson may have been the greatest athlete of all time, but no one would have known if it were not for the amazing creative developed by Wieden + Kennedy for Nike. Bo knows and we know Bo.